Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25)

Part 2 U.K. Lawful interception of communications

CHAPTER 2 U.K. Other forms of lawful interception

Interception with consent U.K.

44 Interception with the consent of the sender or recipient U.K.

(1) The interception of a communication is authorised by this section if the sender and the intended recipient of the communication have each consented to its interception.

(2) The interception of a communication is authorised by this section if—

(a) the communication is one sent by, or intended for, a person who has consented to the interception, and

(b) surveillance by means of that interception has been authorised under—

(i) Part 2 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, or

(ii) the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Scotland) Act 2000 (2000 asp 11).

Commencement Information

I1 S. 44 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 8(p)